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5. Costa and Cesc are good additions, but like I said Mourinho can't play without stars. Can you point out a single player that he groomed? Look around EPL and see the number of players that point to AW as mentor, is it Nasri, Adebayor, van Persie, Toure, Wilshere, Ramsey, Gibbs how many will I mention for you? Even the Fabregas Mou signed was groomed by Wenger and he received £5m from Chelsea for it.

edi287: Preseason...man u had a superb preseason yet they've had a poor start so far. Besides, city were also missing some of their key players.

Chelsea would've won the league last season if not for a weak strike force and an inability to break down teams that defend deep. They've addressed that with the addition of costa and cesc.

Wenger's explanation is a lame one...Arteta sits in front of the defence, only problem is he's old and has lost his legs. That's why we were overran in midfield against liverpool, city, chelsea and everton. He would've bought someone like khedira if that was the case. Wenger is tactically, not flexible enough. Everton used the same tactics as last season against us and almost succeeded in beating us(i.e play lukaku on the right so he'd dominate monreal). Chambers is 19- you can't expect him to be 2nd choice rb, 3rd choice cb and dm all at the same time...too much pressure on him.

Wenger also clearly doesn't know how to ozil... playing on the left doesn't work. He's just putting unnecessary pressure on him which is not fair.

sometimes you people criticise for nothing,
1. we beat City 3-0 you say, its because their players were not back. Those who played are they not City players? Didnt Yaya Toure, Nasri, Silva, Fernando, Kolarov, Dzeko, Jovetic play? Remember we had Chambers and Monreal as CBs, and Sanogo as Striker.
2. You say Chelsea had no Strikers, listen they had Eto, £50m Torres, Ba and even sent Lukaku on loan! Do they want Giroud and Sanogo?
3. Google their statistics, Arteta won more tackles than Khedira last season, I agree that he is old and could do better, but his experience matters. We couldn't beat Leicester due to his absence.
4. Ozil has to settle for the wings because Ramsey is better now, thats simple. Ramsey makes those run ins that put defenders unsettled, Ozil can't do that.
5. Lukaku gave the assist for Naismith's off side goal after fouling Mertesacker, Monreal gave the assist for Giroud's legitimate equaliser. Beat it?

edi287: What "technicalities"?? are you so blind that you don't see how our squad pales in comparison to city, chelsea and man u?....can you not see that among the top 6, arsenal has the weakest strike force?...isn't obvious that we need a dm to avoid the 21 goals we shipped against city, chelsea, liverpool and everton from happening again? or that we need a cb to replace vermaelen?? So tell me what technicalities you are talking about??

Can you please, from your analysis, explain how we beat City 3-0 at the Community Shield?

Analyser!

Chelsea had a far better squad than us last season but couldn't win anything. We have a better squad now than last season.

Wenger has explained that his philosophy is to attack, which makes it not necessary to eat up a space with a sitting DM.
As for CB, he has enough options with Chambers, understand that he is interested in seeing all his players play and not to warm his bench the whole season.

Wenger is not the type of coach like Mourinho and Van Gaal that depends only on established players. He succeeds with what young talents he has developed, if you don't know that's why he went for Welbeck.

Just to add, I'd love to see new stars come in but yet I should give AW the benefit of doubt until the season is over. If he wins good, but if he doesn't then we can fire him.

edi287: Manure has just taken our place in the top 4...no miracle in this world would make us finish ahead of them. First city will smash the living jesus out of us, then come jan wenger will say diaby and giroud are "like a new signing", then we'll be fighting for 5th place with the likes of everton and spurs. Then ozil will put in a transfer request because he's tired of having to play in the left wing to accommodate Wilshere who isn't fit enough to polish his boots and having to play with mediocre strikers like giroud, sanogo and welbeck. Hopefully wenger will get sacked and a new manager will come along.

You clearly do not understand the technicalities of football. You fake Arsenal fans have been complaining of Arsene Wenger since you joined us, yet he still remains. Just sit down and watch, then judge at the end of the season OK?

ishe25: Supersport select is gonna air the match live. Jst 1500

Also Tv3 Entertainment.

You cant start van Persie and Falcao at the same time. Both will cancel out each other. Read me?

Keep us posted on int'l friendlies tomorrow. Especially England.

Just saw this shocking news...

Columbia striker, Radamel Falcao turns down move to Manchester United- reports.
Goal.com

Bull shit.

Keky: Dude, wake up. Wenger aint signing DM or CF, CB maybe. He Believes Arteta(DM) and Sanogo(CF) are enough to achieve his aim.

Wenger unbreak my heart...

Omolecturer: Hmmm..may God help his children.

Christians are non-chalant, carefree hoping that angels will save them.

They are busy chasing after false prophets who deceive them instead of praying and WATCHING.

Pastors (so called) are chasing after money instead of educating and empowering their people.

When it happens, it will be ICABOD.

Ask the Iragi christians.
Lord have mercy.

mbaemeka: What is sad is that we didn't look disappointed with the draw. The players approached the final moments like they were doing exactly what the Manager wanted.

Fatigue after Wed UCL. You cant blame them much. The goal they conceded was due to Koschieny's injury.
Flamini didn't exist- not a single tackle won!
Sanogoal... Speaks for himself.
I am confident Arsene will do business tomorrow night. Expect Carvalho, a CB and a stricker- Falcao!

We will win the league.

mikeywise: U see your life? Chelsea got 1, 2, 3 points and 3 goals.

Everton defence leak bad, 2 goals in first 3mins? That's film trick! Even when the attack tried to get them back, the defence let them down- it happens sha. But Chelsea will drop points soon, I saw it in the game.

chamotex: My peoples...take heart.
It's not an easy something.

I have a lot to say but I don't even know where to start.
I will come back with my views after the Burnley game.
Tough times my people...tough times.

...but We shall overcome

Di Maria to start today, if Burnley beat us, it is outa da door for Louis van Goat... And his unless formation. See all the monies we are sharing...?

lekkie073: a certain fosu mensah about to sign for utd
fosu mensah?

I know that guy. He is very skillful and a very potent goal poacher. He scored 3 goals at Obuasi village competition. Van Gaal must sign him ooo!

zungwe93: New movie channel on Amos 5, MM24 TP 11007 v 30000

looks like Daarsat

Roland17: For Alexis to succeed as a CF with us, we have to be very compact with possession, crisp passing with bodies around him when attacking, his technique, skill and ball intelligence are pretty impressive thus it's easier to maneuver opponents, if he is left alone upfront like the game against Everton and the early minutes of this game, we might never see the best of Alexis as a CF even though I hope he plays behind a striker or a free role to roam the attacking third.

J.W, what can I say, an excellent performance, it's been a very long while since I saw Jack display such maturity with possession, quick passing and excellent positioning without the ball, I just hope he is able to stay up when tackling as he almost cost us a penalty..

Team chemistry and pass timing are improvements I trust more playing time would bring..

Funny enough I cant pick a man of the match, but that Debuchy clearance was a life saver- could have changed the game.

ElFenomeno1: Wenger better not rely on Sanchez, JC and YayaSirNoGoal upfront...

Go out there and buy a bloody striker.

Giroud out till December / January

Arsene wanted to be sure of qualification before bringing in...
1. Cavalho
2. Alderweid
3. Cavani/Falcao

happy days ahead. #COYG

cbliss: Seriously I dnt understand how wenger lined this team up. Y are Besiktas defenders having time and space on the ball and y are we comfortable witout the ball. We are playing like its an away tie and waiting for them to bring it on instead of pressuring we are happy to sit back and then play on the counter.....so damn annoying and frustratating.....Wenger needs to sit up and wat d f*ck is debauchy doin for christ sake.....

Debuchy saved your ass man!

ElFenomeno1: The night after the night before.......... Will the nightmare continue for the scummies on saturday when they face little Burnley FC?!

Go on Danny Ings... Go on Scott Arfield.....

Anyone fancy Burnley drubbing MUFC?! I reckon Burnley will score more than 1 against United....

If van Gaal do mistake,.... #BringbackMoyes

Donkunxex: chanqe d formation LVG.... dis izz epl

LvG would be sacked sooner than than later. 3-5-2 sucks.

YoungDaNaval: Wenger Dey Cwaze To Keep Chamber 4 Bench?

So you like beta thing? Well Chambers was meant to be back up. Guess Sano-Goal would be starting ahead of Poldi.

How The Arsenal may line up tonight: 4-1-4-1

Sczezny;
Debuchy, Mert, kosc, Monreal;
Flamini;
Sanchez, Ozil, Wilshere, Cazorla;
Podolski.

Subs: Martinez, Chamberlain, Campbell, Chambers, ...

Keep an eye or two on Evasion.

LvG would be sacked by January.
3-5-2 is bullshit!

obynocute: Pls house cn u gurus hlp give me feeds nd rrsatpromo 2 biss keys

What is inside?

As we enter the final week of transfer activity, who would you prefer Arsene buys
1. Khedira
2. Cavalho
3. Minolas
4. Cavani
5. Any other

ElFenomeno1: It will be absolutely insane to write MUFC off.

Reaally?

proudlysports: I'm glad for the point to be fair. Their second goal should have been disallowed.

That said, I hope Wenger is not planning to push Ozil to the wings all in the name of giving Jack a chance? Hope not. I began to suspect when Arsene mentioned to an English Journalist a few weeks back that England shouldn't worry, he'll build them a good national team.

As for Giroud, at least now we know he is good coming off the bench. Now go get that main striker Arsene!

More positives:
1. Per and Ozil have had their first games. They will get sharper as they play more matches.
2. Diaby is available for the next game

Negatives:
Arsene says Giroud's injury is 'bad' so against Besiktas and maybe Leicester next week, we all have to pray Alexis excels in that position.

You talk reasonably. The players try joor! I doubt if Chelsea can get 1 point from Goodison.

Again, people dont see the tactical part of Wenger's game. Deploying Ozil at left wing was not a defensive plan for good sake. What fans should be thinking is who will cover us as defending midfielder.

Any show on RDV?

To be honest those who hate Giroud dont understand the technical side of football. Everton game shows that we now have options with Giroud and Alexis.

I think that Arsene wants to build a Sanchez-Ozil partnership, if it works they will be devastating.

We may not have won but I saw the spirit of the Vieira era.

lovala123: odilibe don ansa ya queshon. just folo suit.

cummon englis you no fit speak na so so pidgin pidgin wey you dey yan!

You guys said TV3 will show Community shield but they didnt now you are saying UEFA super cup, how sure?